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LG54 VTD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VTD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,305 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 47,286 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 41,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 41,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,989 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 35,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 29,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 26,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low/ coolant level low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,229 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 24,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,176 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,224 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2008 8,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,362 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 6,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LG54 VTD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG54 VTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG54 VTD registered?

LG54 VTD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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